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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.72, 12,660.54 and 4,543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.72, 12,660.54 and 4,543.72 is: 6,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.72 : 12,660.54 = 4,543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.72/12,660.54 = 4,543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.72x = 12,660.54 × 4,543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.72x = 57,525,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525,948.81/8,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.64

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